Volunteers needed for Broome County Riverbank Cleanup

Volunteers are needed for the annual Riverbank Cleanup Initiative in Broome County.The 39th annual cleanup will take place across Broome County on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8 am to noon.Anyone looking to volunteer should register at broomecountyny.gov by Oct. 10.

Barton man accused of choking woman until she passed out

A Barton man is facing charges after he allegedly choked a woman during an incident in Sayre.According to the Morning Times, 27-year-old Scott L. Franks was charged with one count each of strangulation, simple assault, obstructing administration of law, endangering the welfare of a... Read More.

Owego Fire Department responds to West Ave. fire

The Owego Fire Department battled a fire on West Avenue in the Village of Owego on Wednesday evening.According to Owego Fire Chief Eric Hawkins, all residents were able to escape the home. However, two cats were removed from the fire and unfortunately one did... Read More.

Catholic Charities holding Stuff the Truck campaign

The Catholic Charities of Tompkins and Tioga Counties is currently running its Stuff the Truck campaign to fight against hunger in the region.The local non-profit group is collecting non-perishable food items to stuff a box truck until Sunday. The truck will stop by the following... Read More.

Hancock man killed in Pennsylvania car accident

A Hancock man was killed in a car accident in Pennsylvania.According to police, 42-year-old Rickey R. Hadley was ejected from his vehicle during an accident on State Route 191 in Buckingham Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.The accident occurred at around 5:45 p.m. on Sept.... Read More.

Ithaca teen charged after leading police on chase

A teenager from Ithaca is facing charges after he led New York State Troopers on a chase in Dryden last weekend.Troopers and Tompkins County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance at the Ellis Hollow Community Center in Dryden on Saturday, Sept. 20 at around... Read More.

NYSEG public hearings set for next month

The public will have an opportunity to make their voices heard about NYSEG’s request to raise its rates.The New York State Public Service Commission will be holding a series of public hearings over the next month. There will be both in person and virtual... Read More.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser set for this weekend

A spaghetti dinner will be held this weekend in support of a woman fighting cancer.The event will be held at the Berkshire Fire Station from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.The cost is $10 per person and includes spaghetti, salad, bread, drink and dessert.There... Read More.

Paving project underway on 434 in Vestal

A paving project is underway on State Route 434 in Vestal.Crews are working near the entrance of Binghamton University and Bunn Hill Road. The project is expected to be completed by Wednesday.Access to the Vestal Parkway from Route 201 will be closed on Wednesday.Drivers... Read More.